Royal Caribbean Cruisers -- How Are Things Where You Are? (was "Routine" ​ 😁 ​day in lockdown... how was yours?)

[Arzeena]

30 minutes ago, cruisingpeople said:

 

We will be on the Discovery Princess leaving out of Los Angeles.

Mazatlan @ 1:00 on the day of the eclipse will be ground zero.

Barring a major rain storm or huge cloud cover, the captain is planning to sail around that day to get us the best position for viewing the eclipse. Even though some people are bringing their own, Princess is planning to provide viewing glasses for all passengers.

Sounds wonderful!

Enjoy your cruise.

[OnTheJourney]

48 minutes ago, cruisingpeople said:

Mazatlan @ 1:00 on the day of the eclipse

Yeah that does sound great. Like I said, not looking forward to the crowds in the finger lakes area. See what happens with the weather. If it's looking to be overcast or even partially cloudy, I might opt to keep my reservation on Keuka Lake for the 99.5% totality instead of wanting to be directly in the path. If my house were in the path, I could probably rent out camping space in my lower yard, for a premium price of course 😁

[George C]

4 hours ago, OnTheJourney said:

So what happens on these. Nightly concerts in the theatre by individual bands / artists - or even more frequently during the day at various places around the ship? Quite an extensive line-up for just 7 days. Sounds cool.

Yes there is a nightly concert in the main showroom each night and also some shows in the afternoon in main theater , then there are several other stages with show to the wee hours , plus shows from afternoon to midnight in pool area . Problem is trying to pick the shows you want . 
 

We left hotel about 11:15 and was on board in less than 15 minutes we have a large suite and get total vip treatment, escorted the whole way to our suite. Concierge and butler connected my iPad and wife’s laptop and phone. Had lunch in suite restaurant, ordered two lobster rolls which I love , they only have that on first days lunch . We also get two liters of liquor, we requested Hennessy cognac and Glenlivet scotch , we sometimes bring home these bottles since we have premium drink package and prefer drinking places with live music. All our luggage was delivered by 2pm and we gave butler instructions on what to stock in our fridge. Tonight show is Gino Vannelli at 6:30 then a really good singer at 10pm . Another perk is we get free specialty restaurants, but tonight we will eat in Luminae which is suite restaurant. 

[#55worktoplay]

7 minutes ago, George C said:

Yes there is a nightly concert in the main showroom each night and also some shows in the afternoon in main theater , then there are several other stages with show to the wee hours , plus shows from afternoon to midnight in pool area . Problem is trying to pick the shows you want . 
 

We left hotel about 11:15 and was on board in less than 15 minutes we have a large suite and get total vip treatment, escorted the whole way to our suite. Concierge and butler connected my iPad and wife’s laptop and phone. Had lunch in suite restaurant, ordered two lobster rolls which I love , they only have that on first days lunch . We also get two liters of liquor, we requested Hennessy cognac and Glenlivet scotch , we sometimes bring home these bottles since we have premium drink package and prefer drinking places with live music. All our luggage was delivered by 2pm and we gave butler instructions on what to stock in our fridge. Tonight show is Gino Vannelli at 6:30 then a really good singer at 10pm . Another perk is we get free specialty restaurants, but tonight we will eat in Luminae which is suite restaurant. 

Sounds wonderful, have a great cruise. 

[dani negreanu]

23 hours ago, DaniDanielle said:

I hope therapy is it.  He has enough other stuff!!!

 

@DaniDanielle

 

+ 1 Marietta, hang in there 😘

 

19 hours ago, Lionesss said:

As always. You are blessed with a beautiful family.  Lovely pictures!!!!!

@Ozark_Kid

 

+ 1 John 🌺

 

17 hours ago, akcruz said:

Oh my, wasn't sure how to react to your post.  

 

@helen haywood

 

+1 Marian, you have my sympathy 😘

 

8 hours ago, grapau27 said:

+1 @Ozark_Kid.

 

+ 2 @Ozark_Kid

 

8 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said:

@George C. I hope you both have a wonderful cruise.    Bon Voyage🥂🍹🍹

 

+ 1  @George C

 

[mo&fran]

41 minutes ago, George C said:

Yes there is a nightly concert in the main showroom each night and also some shows in the afternoon in main theater , then there are several other stages with show to the wee hours , plus shows from afternoon to midnight in pool area . Problem is trying to pick the shows you want . 
 

We left hotel about 11:15 and was on board in less than 15 minutes we have a large suite and get total vip treatment, escorted the whole way to our suite. Concierge and butler connected my iPad and wife’s laptop and phone. Had lunch in suite restaurant, ordered two lobster rolls which I love , they only have that on first days lunch . We also get two liters of liquor, we requested Hennessy cognac and Glenlivet scotch , we sometimes bring home these bottles since we have premium drink package and prefer drinking places with live music. All our luggage was delivered by 2pm and we gave butler instructions on what to stock in our fridge. Tonight show is Gino Vannelli at 6:30 then a really good singer at 10pm . Another perk is we get free specialty restaurants, but tonight we will eat in Luminae which is suite restaurant. 

You don't have one of the penthouse suites, do you?

[firefly333]

George sounds like a awesome cruise. Following.

 

Packed up some books from a cabinet. Not moving those books. I'll get more if I run out. Trying to sort before movers come. I hate moving, trying to keep my eye on the prize. I need to get busy and get it done. Time ticking by.

 

Tomorrow I start taking eye drops. Says 3 days before surgery. 1/2 day tomorrow? Sat and sunday plus half a day Monday. Cataract surgery isnt until 3 pm Monday.  

 

 

[DaniDanielle]

Best of luck Jane🤞

[akcruz]

5 hours ago, OnTheJourney said:

That's the part that quite frankly worries me a bit. This event will unfortunately bring out the undesirable elements of our society.

 

After all the money spent on planning, preparing merchandise, etc. wouldn't it be a bust if the weather does not cooperate?!?

 

This is what happened to us a few years back.  Wasn't supposed to be a total eclipse but close to by Charleston.  We are about 2 hours north so decided to stay home and see what we could.  Right as it all started the clouds rolled in.  Know some who traveled to Charleston where they had a little better luck.  Said they wouldn't do it again.

 

Our PA house isn't too far from the path so would have thought going but here now so not coming back quite that quick.

[George C]

1 hour ago, mo&fran said:

You don't have one of the penthouse suites, do you?

No we have the next best it a royal suite, ship only has 2 penthouse and 8 royal suites but we get the same perks , we have a hot tub on our balcony that we never use. This is third year in a row that we had the same exact suite.

 

[Sea Dog]

1 hour ago, George C said:

 Tonight show is Gino Vannelli at 6:30 then a really good singer at 10pm

Im so Jealous! I take it he is singing with the house band and not his band??? Hope he does “Brother to Brother” which depending on who the band is will determine if they can pull it off.

[George C]

1 minute ago, Sea Dog said:

Im so Jealous! I take it he is singing with the house band and not his band??? Hope he does “Brother to Brother” which depending on who the band is will determine if they can pull it off.

I am sure it will be house band , last time he was on he wasn’t even in the main theater . Other than Foreigner I believe they will be all house bands but not sure. 

[lenquixote66]

Survivor and Amazing Race were interesting last night.Supposedly this season will have very difficult tasks.

 

I am rooting for Derek and Shelish,Rod and Leticia,Amber and Vinny and Juan and Shane-Subject to change

[h20skibum]

7 hours ago, OnTheJourney said:

Anyone have plans for viewing the eclipse next month? We made reservations at a hotel in Geneva, NY since it's in the path of totality. Here's a really cool site to check it out:  https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/where-when

Our house is in the path, so we don’t need to go anywhere.  Just waiting to see if any of the local bars start offering total eclipse drinks. 
 

School kids get out early to watch it, so it is possible we may end up with our grandkids for the event. 

[Sea Dog]

44 minutes ago, George C said:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nice suite! Selfie?? Good to see you!

 

39 minutes ago, George C said:

I am sure it will be house band , last time he was on he wasn’t even in the main theater . Other than Foreigner I believe they will be all house bands but not sure. 

 

Please let me know how he is. How long is his set and what songs you remember? I will be interested in booking a future cruise he would be on.

 

 

[bobmacliberty]

8 hours ago, OnTheJourney said:

Anyone have plans for viewing the eclipse next month? We made reservations at a hotel in Geneva, NY since it's in the path of totality. Here's a really cool site to check it out:  https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/where-when

 

Interesting video for those who want a little more technical explanation of what happens during a total solar eclipse.  Included are some experiments that may be fun for kids, or for grown-ups who are geeks at heart (like me).  Unfortunately, we're too far away from the path.

 

[jmh2006]

2 hours ago, George C said:

Yes there is a nightly concert in the main showroom each night and also some shows in the afternoon in main theater , then there are several other stages with show to the wee hours , plus shows from afternoon to midnight in pool area . Problem is trying to pick the shows you want . 
 

We left hotel about 11:15 and was on board in less than 15 minutes we have a large suite and get total vip treatment, escorted the whole way to our suite. Concierge and butler connected my iPad and wife’s laptop and phone. Had lunch in suite restaurant, ordered two lobster rolls which I love , they only have that on first days lunch . We also get two liters of liquor, we requested Hennessy cognac and Glenlivet scotch , we sometimes bring home these bottles since we have premium drink package and prefer drinking places with live music. All our luggage was delivered by 2pm and we gave butler instructions on what to stock in our fridge. Tonight show is Gino Vannelli at 6:30 then a really good singer at 10pm . Another perk is we get free specialty restaurants, but tonight we will eat in Luminae which is suite restaurant. 

Have a wonderful cruise George!!

[jmh2006]

Hot, humid day in Cartegna!  Here are a few pics !

[SteelCityCruiser10]

2 hours ago, George C said:

No we have the next best it a royal suite, ship only has 2 penthouse and 8 royal suites but we get the same perks , we have a hot tub on our balcony that we never use. This is third year in a row that we had the same exact suite.

 

Thanks for the suite pics!  Looks like an awesome suite.  Enjoy.  Have a couple drinks for me Cheers 🍻 

[OnTheJourney]

53 minutes ago, jmh2006 said:

Hot, humid day in Cartegna!

Are you on the cruise that recently left out of Ft. Lauderdale? Friend of mine is on that. Doing the ABC islands?

[mo&fran]

There are 2 penthouse, at the stern of the ship taking up the entire stern. This ship is the same size as a Radiance class ship. I believe they might actually have a refrigerator iin the PH.

[SteelCityCruiser10]

1 hour ago, bobmacliberty said:

 

Interesting video for those who want a little more technical explanation of what happens during a total solar eclipse.  Included are some experiments that may be fun for kids, or for grown-ups who are geeks at heart (like me).  Unfortunately, we're too far away from the path.

 

Wow that’s fascinating.  Apparently I’m a bigger nerd than I thought. 

[BonTexasNY]

Today is my darling grandson Brody's 16th birthday.  

My, how 15 years flew!

Glad to say his table manners have improved.

I never heard of a "smash cake" until I had grandkids.

 

[BonTexasNY]

@George C Have a wonderful cruise.

 

@jmh2006 Jennifer, continue to enjoy your cruise.

 

@Ozark_Kid John, I never tire of seeing pictures of sweet Kenzie.  What wonderful grandkids you and Sharon have!

 

 

[George C]

7 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

Im so Jealous! I take it he is singing with the house band and not his band??? Hope he does “Brother to Brother” which depending on who the band is will determine if they can pull it off.

He ended his set with “Brother to Brother “ set was only a hour , he had 7 musicians backing him up , not sure but I believe two were from his band . I really didn’t know any songs but my wife loved it . I believe I already told you , he was going to quit the business and go back to Canada when he waited in front of A&M music and convinced Herb Albert to give him a chance . Fabulous first day ended the day listening to a Canadian solo artist who we really enjoy ( she has been on this cruise last few years) great covers of Springsteen, Petty and others . Will post a couple of pictures later.